------ Original Message ------ Received: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 08:10:09 AM EST From: Georgs Kolesnikovs <georgs@powercatamaranworld.com> To: Power Catamaran List <power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com> Subject: [PCW] M80 Stiletto Now, here is a true "multihull" for you: http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/archive/stiletto_m80.html _________________________________________________ Brian replied: I had made a few comments on this design at M-Hull, M hull, M Ship <http://boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5687&highlight=M-Hull> The thread subject got 'retired' for some reason, but I've asked the moderator to reopen it so additional new info can be added. In an opening statement I wrote, "I just opened up my lastest Nov issue of Maritime Reporter and Engineering News and found an announcement that Knight & Carver Yacht Center, and M Ship Co, both of San Diego have just secured a $6 million dollar navy contract to construct a high-speed 80 x 40 transport vessel. "It features a unique M-Hull, given that name because its hull consist of two M-shaped hulls adjacent to each other. We're thrilled that the Navy has recognized the world-class partnership we've put together to build a revolutionary ship design that could transform the way the Navy moves on the water." Can you believe our Navy is wasting their time and our money on such a project? It seems to me as though all they really have to do is look back at a couple of older 'run-about' designs referred to as tri-hulls or cathedral hulls (Boston Whaler as one example). Those boats would knock your teeth out in any kind of chop. I did notice on some reference websites that their primary development arena was the enclosed basin of Venice, Italy, and the mild conditions of San Diego....maybe that explains their enthusiasm for this hull form." Brian Eiland beiland@usa.net www.RunningTideYachts.com distinctive expedition yachts